This Mango Slaw recipe is a quick and easy side dish, perfect as a topping for tacos, burgers, and so much more. Ideal for summer BBQs, picnics, or a simple weeknight dinner.
Looking for a light and healthy side? This refreshing take on classic coleslaw is guaranteed to please. We especially love our Summer Slaw with Peaches, Corn, and Tomatoes – a light yet satisfying option.
But sometimes, we crave an even lighter version, something that can be both a standalone side and a versatile topping. That’s where this sweet summer mango slaw recipe comes in.
Packed with crunchy, fresh vegetables, juicy mango, and a zesty Asian-inspired vinaigrette, this slaw is light, bright, and bursting with flavor.
It’s particularly delightful during the summer months. Perfect for barbecues, backyard gatherings, and beachside meals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This simple recipe is a must-add to your spring and summer rotation. Here’s why it’s so irresistible:
- Effortless to Make: This no-cook recipe simply requires chopping, whisking, and tossing fresh ingredients. It’s that easy!
- Quick Preparation: From start to finish, this tasty slaw is ready to enjoy in just about 10 minutes!
- Exceptional Flavor: Every bite is packed with crunchy textures from the fresh vegetables. The sweet mango adds a delightful tropical essence. The Asian-style vinaigrette harmonizes the flavors for a truly balanced dish.
- Unbelievably Versatile: This mango slaw can be used in countless ways! Explore our serving suggestions below for our favorite pairings.
Ingredient Notes for Mango Slaw
This mango slaw features easily accessible ingredients from your local grocery store.
- Sweet Mango: For optimal results, use fresh, ripe mango. Avoid frozen mango as it can become mushy. Consult the FAQ section for tips on selecting the perfect mango.
- Crunchy Cabbage: A blend of red and green cabbage not only adds great texture but also beautiful visual contrast.
- Carrots: Thinly sliced or julienned carrots introduce extra nutrition and crunch to this delightful slaw.
- Flavorful Dressing: Craft a quick and easy dressing with olive oil, fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and honey.
- Fresh Herbs: Chopped fresh cilantro and green onions provide a bright and refreshing finish.
Optional additions:
- Lime zest for a zesty kick
- Orange juice for enhanced citrus notes
- Thinly sliced zucchini, cucumber, or jalapeño pepper
- Sliced red onion for a bit of sharpness
- Chopped fresh mint
How to Make Mango Slaw: Step-by-Step Instructions
A detailed ingredient list and instructions are available in the recipe card below. Here are step-by-step photos to guide you through the process of making a delicious mango coleslaw!
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, ginger, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk the dressing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine mango, carrots, red cabbage, and green cabbage.
4. Use kitchen tongs to gently toss the slaw ingredients together.
5. Add fresh cilantro and green onions, then toss once more. Adding herbs at the end helps preserve their freshness and brightness.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Mango Slaw
When picking out a mango, look for one that yields slightly to gentle pressure. If it feels hard, it’s not ripe yet. Depending on the variety, mangoes with more red and orange hues tend to be riper. Also, a ripe mango will have a sweet fragrance. If you can’t smell anything, it’s likely not ripe.
Store the slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the slaw will soften over time if stored with the dressing. To maintain crispness, store the vegetables and mango separately from the vinaigrette and combine them just before serving.
Mango Slaw Serving Suggestions
This bright and vibrant mango slaw offers countless serving possibilities. It’s fantastic as both a side dish and a topping for a wide array of dishes!
Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy it:
- As a topping for shrimp tacos, fish tacos, and chicken fajitas.
- As a burger topper for Asian-inspired beef burgers.
- As a refreshing side dish alongside Instant Pot Pulled Pork, Thai Lemongrass Chicken with rice, or Grilled Pineapple Chicken.
- Serve as a side salad with Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers.
Essential Kitchen Tools for Mango Slaw
Ready to create this refreshing slaw? Here are the tools you’ll need:
- Cutting Board & Knife: A sturdy cutting board and sharp knife for prepping vegetables.
- Large Bowls: Two mixing bowls: one for the vinaigrette and one for tossing the vegetables.
- Whisk: For blending the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Tongs: For gently tossing the slaw components together.
More Delicious Summer Recipes
- Thai Beef Noodle Salad
- Easy, Vegetarian Pesto Beans
- Strawberry Peach Smoothie
- Cherry Tomato and Pesto Pasta
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Mango Slaw Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- juice of two limes
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large mangoes, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, kosher salt, and pepper.
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Add the mangoes, carrots, red cabbage, green cabbage, and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
Notes
Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 16g,
Protein: 1g,
Fat: 18g,
Saturated Fat: 3g,
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g,
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g,
Sodium: 376mg,
Potassium: 221mg,
Fiber: 2g,
Sugar: 14g,
Vitamin A: 2712IU,
Vitamin C: 39mg,
Calcium: 25mg,
Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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